Underdog Cape Verde nearly pushed Lionel Messi and defending World Cup champion Argentina to a penalty shootout before falling 3-2 in extra time on the final day of the Round

Thousands lined the undulating streets of Cape Verde to greet their titans of the World Cup upon arrival at capital Praia.

Lionel Messi opened the scoring with his seventh goal of the tournament, but Cabo Verde responded twice, forcing the match into extra time and stunning football fans around the world.